The Jensen Foundation
Supporting the most promising young professionals in the field of opera
2026 Applications Accepted Until March 15
The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications to compete in the 2026 competition taking place May 18-23 in New York City. Singers compete for their share of more than $50,000 in awards.
Meet our 2026 Accompanists
When the Jensen Competition grants auditions, we offer singers the option to perform with professional accompanists we make available at no charge. We are delighted to work with three of New York’s finest collaborators for the 2026 competition.
Meet the 2026 Preliminary-Round Judges
The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition is pleased to welcome back these esteemed opera professionals as our judges for the Preliminary Rounds of the 2026 competition in New York, May 18-21.
All the Arias Presented at the 2025 Competition
The Jensen Competition requires each singer to prepare five arias: one each in Italian, German, French, and English, plus an aria in any language composed since 2000. For those looking for aria-inspiration - or just curious about what was offered - we’ve compiled a complete list of all the arias presented at the 2025 competition.
The Jensen Foundation is proud of the legacy of support Fritz & Lavinia Jensen have made possible:
25
Annual Competitions
461
Award Winners
$985,700
Awarded